Vocabulary • Ch 12 - Lord of the Flies • Definitions

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Definition of 'compose'

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To create or put together something, like music or a story

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Word meaning 'in addition'

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moreover

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Definition of 'tentative'

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Not fully decided or certain yet

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Strong, unpleasant smell or taste

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Acrid

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Definition of 'balk'

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To stop or hesitate

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Shrink back in fear

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Cower

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Definition of 'elaborate'

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To give more details or explanations

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Definition of 'excruciating'

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Extremely painful or unbearable

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Word for understanding something

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fathom

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Definition of 'goad'

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To push or provoke someone to action